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The Center Square: Experts in Illinois politics, public corruption predict ‘chaos’ if Madigan exits
Despite some members of his own party calling for him to step down from his leadership positions, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, has refused to step down.
Experts in Illinois politics and public corruption said if Madigan were to give up his leadership roles there would be political chaos.
Belleville News-Democrat: What restrictions can local leaders in Illinois legally impose to stop COVID’s spread?
No elected official wants to be the one to crack down on a good time because of a coronavirus resurgence in their region, but local leaders have power to do so.
As Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues to pressure officials in places seeing outbreaks, those leaders will have to make some decisions.